Earnings Reports from Apple and Tech Giants Could Shape Market Direction
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 23 2026
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Source: CNBC
- Earnings Season Begins: Apple is set to report earnings next Thursday, with expectations of growth driven by the iPhone 17 replacement cycle, potentially ending its eight-week decline and boosting investor confidence.
- Tech Stocks Under Pressure: Meta and Microsoft are down over 18% from their 52-week highs, Apple is down 13%, and Tesla nearly 10%, setting a low bar for upcoming earnings that may allow these giants to exceed market expectations.
- Small Caps Leading: The Russell 2000 index has rallied over 10% year-to-date, while the S&P 500 is up about 1%, indicating a strong performance from small caps that is further driving overall market gains.
- Federal Reserve Meeting: The upcoming Federal Reserve meeting is expected to keep interest rates steady at 3.50% to 3.75%, with investors keenly awaiting Chair Powell's comments to gauge future monetary policy direction.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
